March 29 – Sean Bitzer

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**Small Group Discussion Guide**

**Summary**

In this sermon, Pastor Sean reflects on the triumphal entry of Jesus
into Jerusalem, contrasting the expectations of a king’s arrival with
Jesus’ humble entrance on a donkey. This unexpected image challenges
our understanding of power and invites us to see the world through the
lens of God’s upside-down kingdom. The message encourages us to follow
Jesus by adopting a perspective that prioritizes love, grace, and
mercy over worldly notions of power and dominance.

**Ice Breaker Question**

– What is one thing you remember from a childhood story or movie that
challenged your expectations?

**Discussion Questions**

1. How does the image of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey contrast
with traditional images of a king? What does this tell us about God’s
kingdom?
– Cross Reference: Zechariah 9:9

2. In what ways might our perceptions of power and success differ from
those demonstrated by Jesus? How can we align our views with His?
– Cross Reference: Philippians 2:5-8

3. Pastor Sean mentioned the idea of living in a “Bizarro World.” How
can we identify areas in our lives where we might see things upside
down?
– Cross Reference: Romans 12:2

4. How does the concept of Jesus winning by losing challenge our
understanding of victory? How can this perspective change our daily
actions?

5. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate the values of God’s
upside-down kingdom in our community?

**Suggested Prayer Prompts**

– Pray for the wisdom to see the world through God’s eyes and not
through worldly perspectives.
– Ask for the courage to live out the values of God’s kingdom in our
daily lives.
– Pray for grace and strength to embody Jesus’ love, mercy, and
compassion in all interactions.

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